How many pupils go to Clonberne Central Sch?

Clonberne Central Sch has 107 pupils: 55 boys and 52 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Clonberne Central Sch a mixed school?

Yes. Clonberne Central Sch takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Clonberne Central Sch?

Clonberne Central Sch has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Clonberne Central Sch teach through Irish?

No. Clonberne Central Sch teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Clonberne Central Sch a DEIS school?

Yes. Clonberne Central Sch is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Clonberne Central Sch's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Clonberne Central Sch's roll number, 19388K, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Clonberne Central Sch?

The closest is St Oliver Plunkett National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Clonberne Central Sch

Ballinasloe, Co. Galway

107 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Clonberne Central Sch is a primary school in Ballinasloe, Co. Galway (Eircode H53 T291). Bernard McHale is the principal of Clonberne Central Sch, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 107
Boys and girls: Mixed · 55 boys, 52 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19388K

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Clonberne Central Sch?: Clonberne Central Sch is a primary school in Ballinasloe, Co. Galway (Eircode H53 T291).
Who is the principal of Clonberne Central Sch?: Bernard McHale is the principal of Clonberne Central Sch, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Clonberne Central Sch?: Clonberne Central Sch has 107 pupils: 55 boys and 52 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Clonberne Central Sch a mixed school?: Yes. Clonberne Central Sch takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Clonberne Central Sch?: Clonberne Central Sch has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Clonberne Central Sch teach through Irish?: No. Clonberne Central Sch teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Clonberne Central Sch a DEIS school?: Yes. Clonberne Central Sch is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Clonberne Central Sch's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Clonberne Central Sch's roll number, 19388K, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Clonberne Central Sch?: The closest is St Oliver Plunkett National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Clonberne Central Sch compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Clonberne Central SchThis school		107	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Oliver Plunkett National SchoolBallinasloe	5.2 km	114	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN an Leath BhaileTuam	5.6 km	69	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Baile an LeasaTuam	6.0 km	17	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Padraig NaofaWilliamstown	7.3 km	12	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Glenamaddy NSGlenamaddy	7.4 km	142	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
S N Gort na LeimeTuam	8.6 km	23	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Clonberne
Ballinasloe
Co. Galway
H53T291

Principal: Bernard McHale on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 093 45936
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 9 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
In 18 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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